[simboc2004]

Have done all my oil changes since I owned my car - it's really easy. #Capt Jack's description is spot on. The only proviso I would add is that volume of oil is critical - too much and you will have quite a bit of trouble. I, too, fitted a proper dipstick a while ago. I always measure the amount of oil I remove and put the same volume back in - then top up to half way on the dipstick (if necessary). The electronic dipstick resets itself after about 50 miles to the centre position - however full the sump is - so don't be fooled by it - or use it to set the level. It just ain't accurate enough! I'm about to do another oil change (I do two a year) and I'll photograph and post the process if useful.